This is the type of bar that you can bring your friends who don't necessarily enjoy alcohol as much as you, and still have a great time.
Happy hour!? Free popcorn!
This place has a great bar selection...classic cocktails, some nice Scotches and Whiskeys, and some great pitcher specials.
On top of the beers and drinks, this place has some great things to do at it! Into trivia? There's a night for that! Into darts? Plenty boards! Pool? No problem! Sports? There's a TV! Live music? The Bird has that too.
Love this place and how crazy it can get. You're guaranteed a good time, and are taken care of well, whether there are 5 or 100 folks here. LOVE THE BIRD.
What a great spot.
Chill and relaxed North(west) Berkeley bar, with a cozy atmosphere and a fair amount of seating for a bar in Berkeley. On weekend nights, it gets crowded so tables do go quickly.
It's a particularly great place to go on a cold or stormy night - the dark wood interior and fireplace make it perfect for inclement weather. I always feel compelled to order a hot beverage - mulled wine or a hot toddy - when I'm there.
They have a wide selection of board games (Yahtzee and Scrabble are my two favorites), and everything about the Albatross encourages you to stay a bit longer (including the popcorn).